After a career in Marketing and Sales, mostly with Bass in nearby Burton-on-Trent, I was first elected to South Derbyshire District Council for Linton Ward in 2007 and most recently re-elected in 2015.

Married to Heather, MP for South Derbyshire, I have lived in South Derbyshire for nearly 30 years. Our daughter, also a South Derbyshire resident, is a solicitor.

At various times I have served on nearly all the Council's committees including as Chairman of Finance and Management.

In 2010 I was elected Leader of the Council and helped ensure that we delivered more with less, minimised the burden on the Council Tax payer, brought a number of major projects to fruition - including the Melbourne Sports Mark, Midway Community Centre and a new Council depot - and making sure that South Derbyshire punched above its weight in the County and the wider region.

I stood down as Leader in January 2018 so that fresh blood could take us through to the end of this Council term and beyond.

Stepping down as Leader means I will have more time to work with the communities in my ward - something I've very much enjoyed over the last ten years and look forward to continuing.

Either I, my fellow Linton Ward Councillor, Charles Jones or both of us attend all Parish Councils in the Ward and can see constituents by appointment before or after these. Alternatively, please 'phone or email to arrange an appointment at another time.